The new Orly Breathable Spring/Summer 2023 ‘Sweet Retreat’ Collection is a 6 piece collection of cream/crelly polishes that you’re going to love. There is a mixture of 2-3 coaters that are all gorgeous on the nails. This ‘Breathable’ line is said to be a 1 step line in which you do not need a base or topcoat (although I will always wear a topcoat, and should always wear a base coat). I picked these up from Amazon, but I’m sure they will soon be available at Beyond Polish. Keep reading for swatch photos and descriptions, or watch the video below for live swatches and comparisons. All links are affiliate links in which I earn a small commission. Much love to you for choosing to use them if you do. XOXO
Sour Time to Shine
‘Sour Time to Shine’ is a lemon lime crelly that is opaque in 2-3 coats. The Orly website says, “choose this shade for a bold look that walks the line between yellow and green.” This is a fun shade, but not one of my faves from the collection. Do you like wearing shades like this?
Are You Sherbet?
‘Are You Sherbet?’ is a really pretty pastel orange shade. The Orly website says, “this smooth pastel orange creme melts hearts like sherbet on a hot summer’s day, so layer on for a shade you’re sure to be sweet on.” I’m not usually a huge fan of orange polish, but this one is gorgeous. It does dry matte. Many of these do dry semi-matte or matte. If you prefer a shiny finish, apply a shiny topcoat and you’re good to go!
Don’t Sweet It
‘Don’t Sweet It’ is the perfect purple. The Orly website says that this “violet pop creme is unlike any flavor you’ve tried, yet it’s everything you’ve been craving.” I totally agree this purple has me craving more purple shades just like this. This beauty is an easy 2 coater that will look fabulous on any skin tone!!!
Give it a Swirl
‘Give it a Swirl’ is the most beautiful bright aqua blue ever. Unfortunately, I own polishes that are similar but have a better formula. It is a 3 coater, but it is an easy 3 coater.
Taffy to be Here
‘Taffy to be Here’ is my absolute fave from this collection. It’s a fabulous 2 coater. This polish is the perfect pinky lilac that is reminiscent of Orly Kaleidoscope Eyes. Do you think they’re dupes?
Burst Your Bubblegum
‘Burst Your Bubblegum’ is the other pinky polish in this collection. This is showing up a bit more blue toned in the photo above. I would say this is more of a ‘Barbie pink’ or bubblegum shade. It’s really pretty, but I think there are a lot of shades similar with a better formula.
Final Thoughts?
I’m a fan of these shades. The Orly Breathable Spring/Summer 2023 ‘Sweet Retreat’ Collection has some really great polishes that will look fabulous on all skin tones. I wish these were all 2 coaters, but I’m still pretty happy with the formulas overall. Let me know your thoughts and check out another fave Spring collection below.